Donald B. Canham Natatorium

Also known as: Donald B Canham Natatorium

Donald B. Canham Natatorium is an athletic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 500 HOOVER AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Medical campus. The building has 2 floors. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Donald B. Canham Natatorium is approximately 13 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Intercollegiate Athletics Bldg. 2 classrooms.

Official website: Donald B. Canham Natatorium

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1988 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Michael Graves
• Style: Postmodern
• Named for: Don Canham, athletic director who revolutionized collegiate marketing
• Notable: Designed by renowned Postmodernist; training site for Michael Phelps
• Primary use: Swimming, diving, water polo
• Did you know: Michael Phelps (23 gold medals) trained here from 2004 to 2008 under coach Bob Bowman. Designed by Postmodernist architect Michael Graves.

Nearby Buildings

• Revelli Hall 278 ft (85 m)
• Ferry Field 343 ft (104 m)
• Intramural Sports Building 385 ft (117 m)
• Fletcher Hall 447 ft (136 m)
• Indoor Training Center 567 ft (173 m)

Other Athletic Buildings

• Oosterbaan Field House
• Crisler Arena
• Cliff Keen Arena
• Coliseum
• Schembechler Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Donald B. Canham Natatorium located?

Donald B. Canham Natatorium is located at 500 HOOVER AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.26920611052632, -83.7437704473684.

How many floors does Donald B. Canham Natatorium have?

Donald B. Canham Natatorium has 2 floors.

How do I find Donald B. Canham Natatorium on the University of Michigan campus?

Donald B. Canham Natatorium is located on Medical Campus at 500 HOOVER AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 13 minutes walking southwest.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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